Giacomo Boncompagni

Illegitimate son of a Pope
Person human Q1401822
Giacomo Boncompagni
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Giacomo Boncompagni

Summary

Giacomo Boncompagni is a human[1]. He was born in Bologna[2]. He was born on May 8, 1548[3]. He died in Sora[4]. He died on August 18, 1612[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Giacomo Boncompagni was born in Bologna[2].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni passed away in Sora[4].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni was born on May 8, 1548[3].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni was born on May 8, 1548[9].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni died on August 18, 1612[5].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's father was Gregory XIII[10].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's mother was Maddalena de Fucchinis[11].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni was married to Costanza Sforza, duchess of Sora[12].
  • A child of Giacomo Boncompagni was Gregorio Boncompagni, II duca di Sora[13].
  • A child of Giacomo Boncompagni was Giulia Boncompagni[14].
  • A child of Giacomo Boncompagni was Francesco Boncompagni[15].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni held citizenship in Papal States[16].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's professions included soldier[7].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's field of work was military administration[17].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's field of work was art patronage[18].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni is recorded as male[20].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's family is recorded as House of Boncompagni[22].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's Commons category is recorded as Giacomo Boncompagni (politician)[24].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's family name is recorded as Boncompagni[25].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's given name is recorded as Giacomo[26].
  • Giacomo Boncompagni's work location is recorded as Bologna[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Giacomo Boncompagni was born in Bologna[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 8, 1548[3]. His father was Gregory XIII[10]. His mother was Maddalena de Fucchinis[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and soldier[7]. Fields of work include military administration[17], a military branch[28] and art patronage[18], an activity[29].

Personal Life

Giacomo Boncompagni was married to Costanza Sforza, duchess of Sora[12]. Children include Gregorio Boncompagni, II duca di Sora[13], an aristocrat[30], 1590–1628[31], of Papal States[32]; Giulia Boncompagni[14], 1586–1622[33]; and Francesco Boncompagni[15], a Catholic priest[34], 1592–1641[35], of Papal States[36]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Giacomo Boncompagni died on August 18, 1612[5]. He passed away in Sora[4].

Why It Matters

Giacomo Boncompagni ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Giacomo Boncompagni born?

Giacomo Boncompagni's place of birth was Bologna[2].

Where did Giacomo Boncompagni die?

Giacomo Boncompagni passed away in Sora[4].

Who were Giacomo Boncompagni's parents?

Giacomo Boncompagni's father was Gregory XIII[10]. Giacomo Boncompagni's mother was Maddalena de Fucchinis[11].

Who was Giacomo Boncompagni married to?

Giacomo Boncompagni's spouses include Costanza Sforza, duchess of Sora[12].

What did Giacomo Boncompagni do for work?

Giacomo Boncompagni worked as aristocrat[6] and soldier[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Papal States
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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